Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bolton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bolton

With a population of 141.331, Bolton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bolton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bolton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ewe Restaurant and Bar (370 Chorley Rd) and The Thomas Egerton (272 Blackburn Road) are great picks.

When to visit Bolton

Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bolton

Plane

Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Bolton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bolton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 279 km from Bolton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Bolton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bolton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 279 km from Bolton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Bolton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,090 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,067 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,878 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,294 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bolton, with prices from £8 to £900 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bolton are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Most booked hotels in Bolton

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Premier Inn Manchester Bury
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Red Hall Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£70+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Bolton

Hiring a car in Bolton costs £30 per day, on average, or £59 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay £1.60 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.14 and £25.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bolton costs £30 per day, on average, or £59 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay £1.60 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.14 and £25.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Bolton

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£24/day

Mini

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£25/day

Economy
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